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May 2008

I'm looking for a quality photographer to take some photos of my pregnant self and perhaps with my fiance as well. We're looking to go to the photgrapher's studio and take maybe 10 shots - don't need 50 or 100 poses and hours spent. Found some recommendations on older BPN posts, but most seem to offer very expensive packages for 2+ hour long sessions at studio or alternate location. Definitely not looking to spend the $375-500 that these sessions seem to run. Anybody have any recommendations for smaller scale professional photgraphy - maternity in particular? Thank you! margo

I had GREAT pregnancy photos taken by Jude Mooney. Her website has some beautiful family pictures... and she's a mom! www.judemooney.com

Laura Turbow is your person!! My friend had her pregnancy photos done by Laura, and they were great!! A few months later (when I was 8months pregnant), my husband and I visited Laura and had some amazing photos taken! She had some unusual ideas, which ended up being our favorites. She is fun to work with, too. She painstakingly posed us and took less than 20 pictures (all were great), which I think is what you were asking about. You can see her work at www.ltphoto.com dawn

June 2004

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a skilled, inexpensive (can be in training) photographer to take a few shots (semi- nude, black and white and possibly color) during my last month of pregnancy. Any thoughts? Thanks! Sara

I highly recommend Debbie Baxter in N. Oakland (dbaxphoto AT yahoo.com, 510-593-9914). She is an experienced photographer, but is fairly new to the full-time pregnancy/baby thing so her prices are very reasonable (much less expensive than anything else I found). Plus she will come to your house! She did an amazing job with my giant pregnant body (semi-nude too), and I cherish the photos. We also had her come back to photograph our baby at 3 months and she did another superb job. Much, much higher quality and far more artistic than the Picture People photos that cost almost as much! Plus she is so nice and so much fun to work with! Have fun and happy birthing to you! Lisa

I am a commercial and fine art photographer. I am working on a set of photographs of women, pregnant and not. You can see one example of a maternity photo on my web site: www.danadavisphoto.com. If you are interested, you may contact me via danapics AT lmi.net or 510-658-7617. Dana Davis

my sister will be coming back to the US this week and will be available for (and has an interest in) video and/or photography of pregnancy and the birthing process. she has 4 years experience as an art director for a major international ad agency which means that she oversaw commercial photo (stills and live motion) shoots. and she has won several awards for her work. because she will be ''starting out'' anew when she returns, her prices will be extremely reduced. she has quite a creative range from quirky/fun to serious/subdued. contact her to set up a consultation and to see her work. claire_chen AT yahoo.com suzie

My friend Kim Indresano gave my husband and I the gift of pre-baby pregnancy pictures. They are wonderful - she does lots of travel photography as well as weddings, and she made us pose in the half painted baby's room to show the numerous works-in-progress going on. I'd be happy to show them to you if you are interested. Her website is: www.kimindresano.com catherine

Angela Lang is great! angelalang.com, info@angelalang.com or call (510) 326-9018. she has done both family sessions and a pregnancy session with me and my kids. i was extremely pleased with both experiences. anon

I highly recommend photographer, Limor Inbar of Indelible Images Photography. I have worked with Limor and her partner Rachel twice in the past year. I didn't meet her until after my baby was born, so we didn't take pregnancy pictures with her but we have been taking pictures of the baby, including some pictures of her nursing. Limor was very sensitive to what I wanted out of the photo shoot. Her website has some galleries with pregnancy pictures of other women. The web address is www.indelible-images.com Send me an email if you are interested in viewing my pictures. Limor has a website where she posts all the pictures with a password. sonia

I would like to recommend a very skilled, sweet-natured, & professional photographer for expectant mommies and their families. Razi Khamsi Wilson photographed me when I was pregnant with my second child and I can attest to her excellent eye, professionalism and attention to the needs/wants of myself & family. See her website for pix & contact info: www.raziphoto.com Also, feel free to contact me with questions about the experience. Warmly, Ruha Benjamin Ruha

April 2002

We know of a pregnancy and family photographer named Heather Hart who is based in Southern California and is now coming up every other month to the bay area for pregnancy photography shoots (she's an ex-Berkeleyite).

She meets her clients at The Palace of Fine Arts and takes a roll or two there and then goes across the road to the bay with her clients where are there are sweeping views of the bridge and takes a roll there.

Check out her website, ww.ALaModePhoto.com. Her photography is really special.

Also, this great photographer wraps each of her clients in two great pieces of material (one black and one taupe with rhinestones) - it's really neat and takes on a different look for everyone. She also encourages lots of wardrobe changes and brings plenty of stuff to play with.

She's really into pregnant women and has been shooting them for more than eight years - here's her toll free number: 877-764-1988. Tell her you found her through this list and she'll give you a 10% discount. Maxhipcat

November 2001

I looked on the website but did not see any recommendations for people who do and/or specialize in photographing pregnant women. Does anyone out there have any recommendations? I'm a bit "body shy" so I'd want a woman, and one who was sensitive to my feelings. Plus someone who works well with kids as I'd like to include my 3 year old in the pictures. Thanks for any recommendations Hilary

I'm excited to recommend the photographer I used, Deanna Wentzel (925/284-7683). She was absolutely fabulous with me and my husband (he was in a couple of the shots.) She came to our house and made me feel very comfortable. I had both partially clothed and nude photos done. She has a wonderful portfolio that gave us several photo ideas. Her portfolio also includes photos of a pregnant mom and child. Deanna also specializes in family and child photos. We had Deanna come out and take photos of our son after he was born and they're wonderful as well. Her sitting fees are very reasonable and you have the opportunity to purchase the proofs and the negatives to make your own duplicates (this also allows you to control the nudies!) I hope you use her Patty

Jamie Wesdal in Orinda does pregnancy shots as well as kids, families, pets, etc. She specializes in black & white, but also does color. Although I haven't used her for pregnancy photography, I was very satisfied with the photos she took of my brother and I with our pets. http://www.jamiewestdal.com/. Maria

I would recommend Limor Inbar-Hansen (limor @indelible-images.com) as a photographer. She took a series of photos of me while I was pregnant and then after our son was born. The first set were while I was about 8 1/2 months pregnant. We did it in a beautiful setting. She made me feel relaxed and comfortable. The whole session was a lot of fun. The photos were gorgeous and are now framed on my bedroom wall to remind me of that special time. She also did a series of photos as our son grew over that first year. (We did sittings at 5 days, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and a year) These are amazing. It is wonderful to have all these pictures to document how much he changed over that first year. Anyway, I highly recommend Limor she is a talented artist, a professional, and a really nice person to share your day with Cynthia, Michie & Max

For a photographer for pregnancy shoots, try Laura Turbow laura@ltphoto.com She photographed me and my huge belly, and did a great job. Elisabeth

For the woman looking for a pregnancy photographer: You could try Ilona Sturm in Berkeley. She takes wonderful photographs of pregnant women, and also has a young child herself and would probably be open to including your children in the photos. Her number is: 528.9090 Adele

You must see the work of Eurydice Thomas. She's a wonderful portrait artist. Her photographs are gorgeous and she is lovely. I think she has some work up around town - check at Pickles and Ice Cream. Her number is 601-9345. -jill

Angela Lang ( http://www.angelalang.com ) takes wonderful photos of families and children, some of the best I've seen. They are very un-posed, spontaneous, revealing. She even has a pregnancy photo in her portfolio online (children category.) (Give the portfolios some time to load, as they preload the images before displaying.) Vincent

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